How to Address a Letter to an Attorney
If you have hired an attorney to work on a case for you, you may need to write a letter to contact him or keep him update. In order to sound professional, you will need to make sure you address the letter to the attorney properly.
- Start at the top right corner of the page and type your return address. Type your full name on the first line. Drop down to the next line and type your street address. Drop down again and type your city, state and zip code. You can also drop down another line and include your phone number. The phone number is optional but suggested, as most attorneys would prefer to contact you via telephone.
- Drop down two lines below your return address and move to the left side of the page. Type the date. Do no use any abbreviation and spell out the number instead of using a number.
- Drop down two lines and type "Dear Mr. or Ms. (attorney's last name.)" Place a comma after the last name and drop down to the next line. Do not use generic greetings such as "Dear Attorney" or "Dear Lawyer." These types of greetings are unprofessional.
- Drop down two more lines and type the body of your letter. Include any important information or questions you may have for the attorney. When you are finished with the body of the letter. Drop down two more lines.
- In the right side of the page, type "Sincerely, (your name.) This will end your letter.